I own several Gibson Guitars including two Custom Shop models. I also own a Chibson that has had everything replaced accept for the body and frets. I don’t care about Chibsons, I’m not offended by them. I know other players that have real Gibsons and play their Chibsons out so they aren’t taking their expensive Gibsons out. I have a Gibson Heavy Relic that is $10,700 now, I’m not taking that to a bar to play a gig. I treat that guitar like one of my children. I’ll take my Chibson though without a second thought.
This is the first time I've heard of you, and after our conversation in the comments I found myself wrong. Thanks for being a really kind person and not losing your cool. Keep rocking brother!
@@CompanyGripGuitar after checking it out, it makes sense. I appreciate that you don't support the blatant rip off of Gibson and other manufacturers. Have a good one and I do apologize.
the algorithm put this video on top of my feed. don't know why, but glad it happened. thanks for the even review. i use "even," because too many chibson reviews are either on the far sides of pro and con. and i'm glad you didn't get preachy about "rip offs." i worked my tail off when i was in high school to buy my les paul, but at todays prices, i don't begrudge anyone who buys a knock-off. keep it up man, and thanks again.
It's a Chibson. The "Vicer" is literally a sticker. At 6:54 when he does a close up on the right, you can see the Gibson under the Vicer sticker. He also takes the sticker off on the previous video where he compares this to the real thing. For me, this "Vicer' though is the same as all the other $200-$300 Chibsons out there which are flooded on Team Moo, Ally Express, and Flea Bay. I wish they just did their own branding on it. This is why I like the ones that do their own branding.
Got the TEMU angus young signature SG last month I had no issues removing that sticker what residue that remained was easily removed with soap and water Plays good sounds great not bad for 240 bucks Enjoy
Interesting look. The abalone binding is reminiscent of Schecter guitars like the Hell Raiser series from the 2000s and 2010s. I actually like the concept of Off Brand guitars because they blend aesthetics that you don't see on the originals. I like the chrome look on a Les Paul Custom format. This guitar would be good to mod so long as the neck angle on the body is good. For pots I would suggest Bournes mini pots because they will have the feel of full sized CTS pots and behave like them but work in that tight cavity. GFS pickups would be good upgrades here. A Guyker Trem system and roller bridge would be nice. Doing a bone nut would get the most out of this set up as well as locking tuners. I would only do this if you could do the work yourself since the parts themselves would be almost as much as this guitar. It's a cool concept. Looks good standing in the audience about 10 feet from the stage. I would guess there would be hidden issues in wanting to set this up trying to rival an Epiphone. No ethical issues here, only a dumbass would try and pass this off as a Gibson.
He did mention that the headstock looks like a Gibson, and that Slash played a replica that had a Gibson logo. Personally I'd rather see the maker use their own logo. Having said that, owning a replica isn't bad or illegal, but misrepresenting it would be.
I would like to compliment you on your playing style in that first song. Very chordal and nice rythem. As for the guitar, if I were in the market I would buy one after the nice review and price.
Those pickups are ceramic but clerics amd big resistance works gibson made.many ceramic pickup some people love. There more.to a pickup than resistance and magnets. It sounds good..
Do the frets feel like med jumbo? If you still have it can you measure the neck width at the 12th fret? Did you send it back, put in the incinerator, or upgrade electronics instead? 😄 Excellent review, thanks.
4:44 Interesting comment that poorly cut nuts, when too tall can lead to intonation issues. I seem to have this problem with one of me newer guitars. I was thinking that the stainless frets might be too slippery causing me to push some strings out of alignment when 'chording'. Jury is still out on what the exact issue is, but at least I have a heads up via the 'said' comment.
Sad feature of this guitar for me is the lack of White Binding, I'll pass on the pearl binding and of course don't what a bone/cream binding either, not with this finish.
Good point. Gibson has NO problem with copycats when it benefits them. Also, people who buy these knock-offs aren't going to buy Gibsons anyway, so it's not like Gibson is losing any money. It's more like free advertisement.
I bought two guitars the past month from Temu. The Vicers Les Paul only in the flame maple as in the video ($240) and several weeks ago an white Ibanez Jem ($270, a very good copy). They have all kind of Gibson styles including gold-top with P-90s, Ibanez, Jackson Flying V's, some Strats, etc. between $200 to about $350 (free shipping out of their US warehouse). Just type in Temu and search electric guitars. They also sell parts. I got a Strat scratch guard with H-S-H pickups and electronics mounted for $16.
I really wish these knock-offs would use their own branding. This is why I like Firefly guitars for example. Are they Chibsons? Yes and no. They are basically made to be a Gibson, but they have Firefly branding instead. So they are really Firefly guitars to me. I don't even look at Chibons like this Vicer otherwise. I would have been happy to entertain purchasing one if they had put their actual branding on the headstock instead.
Anyone promoting TEMU after all that has come out about this company should be ashamed. What does it say on the headstock? Yet, you still promote them…No longer a subscriber.
Sound is not too great. To make it a good sounding and playing guitar, you need to change all the electronics. It would be easier and cheaper to buy an Epiphone Les Paul.
Great review of a guitar that is shameless. Take gibson off the headstock and modify it & it could be half way decent. I paid good money for my 5 Les paul gibson guitars. I despise cheap nokk off imitations.
As much as I hate to admit it, Chinese manufacturing has come a long way in the last 30 years. There was a time when Made in Japan meant junk. I doubt Chinese made will ever come that far. It actually defies logic, the price they're able to manufacture and ship to the US. It's not just guitars.
@@micclay made in Japan has never been classed as junk in guitar making ..Tokai we’re making the Love rock les Paul in the 80’s and Gibson kicked up a fuss …..they made them better than Gibson and cheaper I own an 80’s Tokai and an 80’s Gibson and the Tokai is far better made hands down . ….Japanese fenders and Squiers were some of the best strats and teles made.better than made in USA in some cases ….
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Really appreciate the absolute honest fair review, not preaching one way or the other !! Awesome
Thank you for checking it out and for the kind words! Cheers!
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First time watching any of your videos. I'll be back! Nice respectful but honest review.
I’m glad you like it! Cheers!
I own several Gibson Guitars including two Custom Shop models. I also own a Chibson that has had everything replaced accept for the body and frets.
I don’t care about Chibsons, I’m not offended by them. I know other players that have real Gibsons and play their Chibsons out so they aren’t taking their expensive Gibsons out.
I have a Gibson Heavy Relic that is $10,700 now, I’m not taking that to a bar to play a gig. I treat that guitar like one of my children. I’ll take my Chibson though without a second thought.
This is the first time I've heard of you, and after our conversation in the comments I found myself wrong. Thanks for being a really kind person and not losing your cool. Keep rocking brother!
Thank you for your comment. I understand your viewpoint and I think you should watch the video that came out before this one.
@@CompanyGripGuitar Will do brother.
@@CompanyGripGuitar after checking it out, it makes sense. I appreciate that you don't support the blatant rip off of Gibson and other manufacturers. Have a good one and I do apologize.
Thank you for giving me a chance on that. I appreciate your time and apology. Cheers!
the algorithm put this video on top of my feed. don't know why, but glad it happened. thanks for the even review. i use "even," because too many chibson reviews are either on the far sides of pro and con. and i'm glad you didn't get preachy about "rip offs." i worked my tail off when i was in high school to buy my les paul, but at todays prices, i don't begrudge anyone who buys a knock-off. keep it up man, and thanks again.
Great review beautiful Guitar 🎸 Cheers 🍻 🥃🥃 🎸 🎵🎶🎶🎶
Nice! 🤘 good build platform!
It looks to me like it is a Chibson that's re branded. The Les Paul truss rod cover and the fact it has the open book headstock is a dead give away.
It's a Chibson. The "Vicer" is literally a sticker. At 6:54 when he does a close up on the right, you can see the Gibson under the Vicer sticker. He also takes the sticker off on the previous video where he compares this to the real thing. For me, this "Vicer' though is the same as all the other $200-$300 Chibsons out there which are flooded on Team Moo, Ally Express, and Flea Bay. I wish they just did their own branding on it. This is why I like the ones that do their own branding.
Got the TEMU angus young signature SG last month I had no issues removing that sticker what residue that remained was easily removed with soap and water
Plays good sounds great not bad for 240 bucks
Enjoy
Interesting look. The abalone binding is reminiscent of Schecter guitars like the Hell Raiser series from the 2000s and 2010s.
I actually like the concept of Off Brand guitars because they blend aesthetics that you don't see on the originals. I like the chrome look on a Les Paul Custom format. This guitar would be good to mod so long as the neck angle on the body is good. For pots I would suggest Bournes mini pots because they will have the feel of full sized CTS pots and behave like them but work in that tight cavity. GFS pickups would be good upgrades here. A Guyker Trem system and roller bridge would be nice. Doing a bone nut would get the most out of this set up as well as locking tuners. I would only do this if you could do the work yourself since the parts themselves would be almost as much as this guitar.
It's a cool concept. Looks good standing in the audience about 10 feet from the stage. I would guess there would be hidden issues in wanting to set this up trying to rival an Epiphone.
No ethical issues here, only a dumbass would try and pass this off as a Gibson.
@gringogreen4719 i like the chrome on the Les Paul platform too
you didnt address the elephant in the room. The easy removal of their logo to reveal the gibson logo under it. shame on you.
I just got the Vicers Les Paul and noticed the Vicers label is a sticker. I hate to try taking it off it it messes up the head stock.
@@dnbibbo2248 are you afraid it will ruin the 'resale value'? 😂😂😂
Just take it off, dude
@@jeffclark6391 lol I have no problem with this.
He did mention that the headstock looks like a Gibson, and that Slash played a replica that had a Gibson logo. Personally I'd rather see the maker use their own logo. Having said that, owning a replica isn't bad or illegal, but misrepresenting it would be.
@@jeffclark6391 is that a Vicers label over a Gibson label?
I would like to compliment you on your playing style in that first song. Very chordal and nice rythem. As for the guitar, if I were in the market I would buy one after the nice review and price.
Those pickups are ceramic but clerics amd big resistance works gibson made.many ceramic pickup some people love.
There more.to a pickup than resistance and magnets.
It sounds good..
Would you sell your soul for $263??? Next stop?.....the crossroads!
I have a chibson lp custom and its one of my favorites. They are definitely hit or miss.
Do the frets feel like med jumbo?
If you still have it can you measure the
neck width at the 12th fret?
Did you send it back, put in the incinerator,
or upgrade electronics instead?
😄
Excellent review, thanks.
4:44 Interesting comment that
poorly cut nuts, when too tall can lead
to intonation issues. I seem to have
this problem with one of me newer
guitars. I was thinking that the stainless
frets might be too slippery causing me
to push some strings out of alignment
when 'chording'. Jury is still out on
what the exact issue is, but at least
I have a heads up via the 'said' comment.
Yeah. Definitely check out the nut if you can, I’ve had it be the problem on more than one of my guitars. Cheers!
@@CompanyGripGuitar Thanks man, Cheers. 👍
Nice looking and sounding guitar. I didn't know Temu sold those.
Good little jam, first part sounds like its straight off the Fleetwood Mac "Rumours" album
Thanks! Someone else commented similar a few weeks back. What can I say, their influence runs deep. 🤣 cheers!
Sad feature of this guitar for me
is the lack of White Binding, I'll
pass on the pearl binding and
of course don't what a bone/cream
binding either, not with this finish.
Good point. Gibson has NO problem with copycats when it benefits them. Also, people who buy these knock-offs aren't going to buy Gibsons anyway, so it's not like Gibson is losing any money. It's more like free advertisement.
I bought two guitars the past month from Temu. The Vicers Les Paul only in the flame maple as in the video ($240) and several weeks ago an white Ibanez Jem ($270, a very good copy). They have all kind of Gibson styles including gold-top with P-90s, Ibanez, Jackson Flying V's, some Strats, etc. between $200 to about $350 (free shipping out of their US warehouse). Just type in Temu and search electric guitars. They also sell parts. I got a Strat scratch guard with H-S-H pickups and electronics mounted for $16.
A Vicers label over a Gibson label?
You got it. Check out the video I did before this one for more clarification!
I've never seen pots that small before
Can you please review a Blue LAVA original fretboost model..
Someday perhaps! Cheers!
@@CompanyGripGuitar can you suggest which one I should buy? Blue Lava original at 20k rupees or enya go sp1 at 24k rupees..
@@rajmalviya5144hi. Honestly, I couldn’t tell you right now as I don’t know much about them and haven’t played them much.
I got a black Vicers LP custom, and it was shite. I promptly sent it back.
Edit: Take the Vicers sticker off lol. It indeed does say Gibson under it.
Thanks for the comment! If you get a moment, check out the video I posted right before this one for more context on this experiment. Cheers!
Fret board does look good. Almost Ebony like.
True
I really wish these knock-offs would use their own branding. This is why I like Firefly guitars for example. Are they Chibsons? Yes and no. They are basically made to be a Gibson, but they have Firefly branding instead. So they are really Firefly guitars to me. I don't even look at Chibons like this Vicer otherwise. I would have been happy to entertain purchasing one if they had put their actual branding on the headstock instead.
@@checkyoursixgaming same here. I would prefer some off brand name rather than gibson logo.
I belive they don't direct copy all the telltale in agreement with gibson because there are way too many.
Anyone promoting TEMU after all that has come out about this company should be ashamed. What does it say on the headstock? Yet, you still promote them…No longer a subscriber.
I encourage you to watch the video before this one came out if you’d like more context, but I understand your viewpoint.
@@csb65536 oh the virtue signalling! It hurts! The majority of the things you own from the electronics you use the clothes you wear come from China
I like chibsons but I'm ok with you not liking them. I'm going to subscribe because I liked the honest review.
What came out about the company? I guess I’m out of the loop.
@@ethanadjack5289 thanks for subscribing! Cheers!
Lools like legit one of my number 1s..bit looks dont make it soumd good
Sound is not too great. To make it a good sounding and playing guitar, you need to change all the electronics. It would be easier and cheaper to buy an Epiphone Les Paul.
Probably so!
Great review of a guitar that is shameless. Take gibson off the headstock and modify it & it could be half way decent. I paid good money for my 5 Les paul gibson guitars. I despise cheap nokk off imitations.
Not a Epiphone or Gibson.. its fake junk..
Lost me at temu
It's sad to see you jumpin' on the Temu-Train. Perhaps you should have spent some time researching this modern slavery company.
I can understand your viewpoint. You can check out the video I did before this one for more context if you’d like.
Cheers.
Really not good enough 👎
As much as I hate to admit it, Chinese manufacturing has come a long way in the last 30 years. There was a time when Made in Japan meant junk. I doubt Chinese made will ever come that far. It actually defies logic, the price they're able to manufacture and ship to the US. It's not just guitars.
@@micclay made in Japan has never been classed as junk in guitar making ..Tokai we’re making the Love rock les Paul in the 80’s and Gibson kicked up a fuss …..they made them better than Gibson and cheaper I own an 80’s Tokai and an 80’s Gibson and the Tokai is far better made hands down . ….Japanese fenders and Squiers were some of the best strats and teles made.better than made in USA in some cases ….
They didn’t send you anything for free my guy let’s cut the crap
I can’t even imagine what this comment means…
After all the upgrades you can get a used Gibson Les Paul studio for not much more. Hard pass